Special Education or General Education Teacher

Job Description As a General/Special Education Teacher at The Menta Group, you will have the freedom and ability to educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting. Our social-emotional learning environments offer engaged and inquiry-based academics combined with a P.B.I.S. structure. Location Menta Academy Plainfield, Plainfield, IL Staff Hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month school calendar Requirements IL PEL with LBS1 Certification or PEL General Education Teacher Certification with willingness to obtain LBS1 IL PEL (Professional Educator's License); out-of-state applicants must apply for IL certification Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively Willingness to obtain LBS1 and negotiate sign-on bonus if applicable Responsibilities Teach all subjects in both remote (e-learning) and in-person classroom settings Provide a differentiated learning environment Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students Gain support on-campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employees Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning Provide a social-emotional learning environment Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom Be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve Benefits Tuition Reimbursement for General Educators to obtain LBS1. Negotiable Sign On Bonus for LBS1 Teachers. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. Pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at and Equal Opportunity Employer The Menta Education Group ("Menta") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office. #J-18808-Ljbffr Menta